Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

Company profile :

General description Lavi –Natif Consulting Engineers, Ltd. is one of the leading Civil Engineering firms in . The firm provides consulting and design services for all water, and sewage related systems. An independent, incorporated firm, Lavi –Natif's activities are mainly concentrated in Israel, but have extended its activities to projects in Africa, South America & Europe as well. The company and its employed team have extensive professional experience in engineering works in Israel and abroad

The firm currently employs a staff of more than 25 engineers, technicians and support personnel. The work carried out by the company includes all design stages:

 Feasibility studies, Master plans and surveys  Preliminary, general and final design  Detailed design for execution  Supervision of execution. Quality Management system

The firm quality management system was reviewed and inspected by the Israeli Institute of Standardization and was found compliant to both the Israeli standard and the ISO-9001 international standard.

Fields of activities Lavi –Natif activities are concentrated in the following fields:

Water conveyance systems  Design of water conveyance systems including water canals and hydraulic structures  Dams and hydraulic structures  Water supply and distribution for rural and regional use  Pumping stations  Reservoirs including reservoir facilities

Hydrology, drainage and irrigation

 Hydrological consulting - survey, reports and analysis.  Development of Surface and underground water resources.  Surface and underground drainage systems  Irrigation schemes – surface and pressurized.

Flood control and river training  Flood protection and flood control.  River training and bank protection  River and Stream Restoration

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

Water supply and treatment for rural and domestic areas  Urban and rural water supply systems – regional and national schemes.  Water treatment  Sewage systems  Sewer sewage treatment and recycling  Controlled and sealed burials of solid waste sites  Rural development plans  Water parks recreational areas. The firm customers

The firm provides engineering consulting and design services to individuals, companies, public institutions, government agencies and defense agencies. Among others, we provide design services to:  The Ministry of Defense –Israel.  The Ministry of Building and Housing- Israel  The Ministry of Building and Housing - the department of public works -Israel  The Ministry of Agriculture - Water Commissioner-Israel.  The National Sewer Project-Israel  Israel Natural Gas Lines Company Ltd.  The Jewish National Fund  The Nature Reserve Authority-Israel.  Quarries Rehabilitation Fund-Israel.  Water Authority – Israel.  Netivei Israel - National Transport Infrastructure Company Ltd. Israel.  Mekorot - Israel National Water Company.  Green Arava – Private company, Israel  Dead Sea Industries.  Urban municipals and Regional Council  Drainage authorities and water associations.  Salt of the Earth: the company has been producing sustainable sea salt solutions for the global food industry since 1922.  Haifa Group: Haifa Group is an Israel-based multinational corporation and a global leading supplier of potassium nitrate for agriculture and industry, specialty plant nutrients and food phosphates. Haifa was founded in 1966 by the Israeli government and under private ownership since 1989.

Activity Profile  Consultation and Design of water pumping and water supply issues, liquid pumping and liquid supply issues.  Design of water supply networks for urban and rural areas, restoration of water supply networks.  Design of water pumping and supply facilities.  Design of water pools and water towers.

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

 Automation &control, optimizing pumping systems for minimum energy consumption, inspection of vertical and horizontal pumps, and conduction of on-site hydraulic pump efficiency testing and calibration of pumps according to manufacturer recommended operation curves. Adjusting pumps for optimized on-site performance through adjustment of impeller spacing.  Conduction of surveys and feasibility calculations for water pumping projects. Cost calculations for water pumping projects with accordance to different factors such as required pumping energy, interest and wear, investment recovery, operation and maintenance costs, periodical repairs.  Overseeing of pump repair work in various factories.  Overseeing of pump installation in "MEKOROT" drills.  Evaluation of water and sewage facilities for regional privatization.  Design of facility and system protection.  Design of sewage pumping facilities including civil, hydraulic, opto-mechanic and automation control  Designs and coordinates construction of artificial canals, conduits, mains to transport and distribute water; reservoirs plans, pressure valves, booster stations to obtain proper water pressure at all levels.  Designs and directs construction of power and other hydraulic engineering projects for control and use of water: Computes and estimates rates of water flow  Our extensive experience ranges from inspections and analyses to design and construction supervision of new structures, as well as the rehabilitation of existing dams and reservoirs.  Design and Supervision of Dams, intakes, spillways, reservoirs & Water diversion structures.  Design and Supervision of Drainage channels and canals  Design and Supervision of River re-alignment, restoration  Calculate of Channel and shoreline erosion control  Calculate Channel stabilization & grade control  Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure: Lavi –Natif is a leading expert in sustainable agricultural drainage systems, irrigation systems, subterranean drainage and irrigation, agricultural plantation design, hydraulic designs, waterway construction, rainwater harvesting, groundwater management etc. Our firm is vastly experienced in constructing advanced drainage systems across thousands of kilometers.  River and Stream Restoration: Lavi-Natif considers River restoration as an integral part of sustainable water management. By restoring natural conditions, river restoration improves the resilience of the river systems and provides the framework for the sustainable multifunctional use of rivers and streams. As an eco-friendly and green organization, river and Stream restoration is one of our most important objectives while cultivating a sustainable future for our environment.  Reservoirs: Lavi– Natif specializes in concrete and open-air HPDE reservoirs. The HPDE lining attributes to Reservoir's durability, longevity and protection. Our reservoirs withstand very harsh environmental conditions and chemicals. In addition to standard reservoirs, Lavi –Natif also specializes in floodwater and rain harvesting reservoirs – an imperative element for environmental preservation and sustainable infrastructure design. These types of reservoirs allow us to create new farming and water management opportunities in areas, which were previously barren.

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

 Flood Risk Management Modelling and Design: Lavi –Natif provides services that cover the whole flood risk management cycle, from concept to feasibility, impact assessments, design, tender process, site supervision and operation and maintenance. Specific products are integrated flood risk management plans, safety level and flood risk assessments, hydraulic & hydrological modelling, design of structural measures.  Lavi –Natif maintains close relationships with research institutions, international professional associations' and experts and consultants in specialized fields.  Hydrometric stations – Consulting, design, and implementation, installation of measurement equipment (manual operated or automatic, with or without telecommunication). Partial list of projects designed by Lvi-Natif: A. HYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGE  Design of diversion system from the Galana River , Kenya, for the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project. The project includes the development for irrigation of 4000 ha. The diversion works includes weir across the river, diversion canal with gates, reservoirs for deposition of suspended materials, pumping houses and surface drainage.  Constructing a model for recycling the B'sor stream flow, for the purpose of storing and collecting overflowing waters. 17,000,000 m2 approx.  Construction of hydraulic model for recycling and development of lower Jordan flow for collecting overflowing waters.  Hydraulic development of water flow on the riverbed of the Ghia stream, combined with a pond for collecting lower Jordan overflowing waters.  Hydrological consulting and designs of the drainage for the Geha junction- Ra'anana junction road.  Hydrological consulting and design of the drainage for road no. 1 - the Moetza junction.  Hydrological consulting and design of the drainage for the acre detour road.  Hydrological consulting and design of the drainage for the Jerusalem - gush Etzion road.  Hydrological consulting and design of the drainage for Har-Giloh tunnels.  Hydrological consulting and design of the drainage for road no. 6 (kiryat gat- Netanya)  Designing the rehabilitation and ponding of the Yarkon River in the seven stations- Hayarkon park section.  Drainage and flood protection in Eilat, the southern beach + lakes and lagoons.  Drainage and flood protection in the southern park, Tel-Aviv.  Drainage and flood protection in Ein Jahid, Kalia  Drainage and flood protection in Arugot stream.  Drainage and flood protection in Be'er Sheva stream, Be'er Sheva.  Drainage and flood protection, the rail road route zin- Eilat  Drainage design and consulting - tunnels and road no. 4, Jerusalem.

B. WATER - SEWER, IRRIGATION  Master plan for the B'sor basin, overflow water usage and usage of purified sewage water for agricultural purposes.  Master plan for regulating water extraction from the Kinneret. ______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

 Master plan for treatment and utilization of drain water at Ramat Hagolan South.  Master plan, land inspection and report on the Ughia basin, 1,500,000 m2.  Master plan, detailed execution plan for the Tirza basin, 2,500,000 sq.m  Pumping station, Tirzah. 3,000 cu.m/hour.  General plan and detailed plan for a functioning pond and a pumping station in the Jordan River, 2,800 cu.m/hour.  Oz stream basin, master plan, detailed plan, 3,500,000 sq.m.  basin, master plan, detailed plan, 1,500,000 m2.  Nahsholim- collections, pumping and purification of wastewater and recycling for irrigation.  Ziporit- industrial zone, water and sewer systems.  Nof ayalon- shaalabim, water sewer and drainage systems.  Master plan for sewer- the northeastern region of the lake of galilee.  Kazaza zone- pumping station water systems control and irrigation.  Or haner, - sealed ponding piping and irrigation.  Mazkeret batya- 600 housing units: water, sewer, canalization.  The dead canyon, Eilat- water, sewer, protection against floods.  Eilat southern beach: hydraulic engineering, marine facilities, protection against floods.  Bsor- survey of ponding potential in the Bsor stream along 40km.  The teaberries promenade- water, cascades, fountains and hydraulic facilities network.  Ramat Hovev- accelerated evaporation systems, design, development and follow up.  Jerusalem botanical garden- water system, ponding and irrigation.  The natural reserves authority- design and consulting on a retainer basis.  The Yarkon River, The seven-river station section- earth dam, rehabilitation and ponding.

C. RESERVOIRS AND DAMS AND OTHER FACILITIES:

 Design of series of major intakes in Israel, pumping stations and reservoirs for water supplies to various regions of the country: Design of 6000 cu.m/hr Yargat intake and pumping station of the Jordan River water supply to lower galilee (1988).  Design of 3000 cu.m/hr intake and pumping stations for water supply to lower galilee from Azorim reservoir (1987)  Design and supervision of construction of 8 million cu.m Eynan storage reservoir, and 5,500 cu.m/hr intake and pumping station for water supply to upper galilee (1982).  Design of intake and pumping station for water supply to the Yzreel valley from Ma'ale Hakishon reservoir; the design included construction of two towers, with access bridges, equipped with gates at 5 different elevations to permit withdrawal of water at the level of the best quality (1981).  design of typical hydraulic structures and pumping stations for the Alto Plura in Peru irrigation project covering 40,000 ha.(1985)

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

 Dead Sea works, Israel. Design of hydraulic works for flood control, dams, stream, regulation, evaporation pans, channels, hydraulic structures, and pumping stations, for production of salts from Dead Sea brines by means of evaporation pans. Work included selection of pumps and accessories.(1995-present).  Planning and detailed design of irrigation and drainage systems, including all appurtenant structures, of the Bajo-Yuna irrigation and flood control project in the Dominican republic. (1987)  Design of cross drainage structures of a major highway and railway in southern Israel. (1995-present)  Kazrin- wastewater reservoir for irrigation.(1993)  The southern Bsor- sealed reservoir for 3 million cubic meter floodwater and 21000 cubic meter per hour pumping station.(1995-2000)  Grar reservoir- 5 million cubic meter floodwater reservoir and 18000 cubic meter per hour pumping station.(1997)  Ashaleem dam - Dead Sea factories: this dam was built in order to prevent flood hazard in the Dead Sea factories. The water capacity is about 8million cu.m. The dam height id about 25 m.(2009)  Bahan (eastern) Reservoir- the reservoir capacity is 5 million cu.m. The embankment height is 19 m. the design include all the inlet and outlet facilities, emergency overflow.(2005).  Qatar - preliminary design of salt ponds (salt factory). (2000).  Kedron intake – Jordan Valley Association: design of a complete system including diversion channel, weir, 3 reservoirs, pump station, pipeline, hydraulic structures. (2010).  Shardla Lake, Kazakhstan: an irrigation project, design of intake, with pump station, diversions channel, pipelines, and other hydraulic structures. (2011).  Serbia: an irrigation project, design of intake, with pump station, diversion channel, pipelines, and other hydraulic structures. (2010).

D. General Engineering

 Design of moving the salt ponds north of Eilat.  Improvement of the reception and reporting system - waste disposal site Modiin.  Consulting on drainage and protection against floods protection - route 90 - Hatzeva -Eilat.  Consulting and supervision on drainage and flood protection system – V.O.A.  Design, drainage, soil conservation, terraces and slopes for plantations in the Judea mountains.  Design of integrated projects: water supply, sewer, drainage and flood protection.  Consulting and design for developing water sources in South America.  Design and supervision of drainage and flood protection for rural development regions in South America.

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

 Design and supervision on mining and quarries sites for the quarries rehabilitation fund.

Dead Sea factories: Raising Pump 5.

Galana –Kulala Food Security Project: Kenya (under construction)

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

Dead Sea factories: regulation of the Arava River.

Tal Itzhak Reservoir: sealing with H.D.P.E.

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Lavi - Natif Consulting Engineers LTD Water, Sewage, Hydrology & Drainage Engineering ______

______3 Ashikma St. , Azur 5800182 Tel: 972-3-5584505 17 Hashalom St. , Nesher 3655118 Tel: 972-4-8325647 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]